Is Mayonnaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hellmann's
This page reviews Mayonnaise by Hellmann's as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Calcium Disodium Edta.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This mayonnaise contains a mix of ingredients including vegetable oils and eggs. The presence of synthetic additives like calcium disodium EDTA raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains 78% vegetable oils, primarily rapeseed and sunflower, which are common in mayonnaise.
- Eggs are sourced from free-range farms, indicating a higher welfare standard for the hens.
Concerns
- Includes calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Contains sugar, which may not be desirable for those monitoring their sugar intake.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Good
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as a primary fat source in this mayonnaise, providing a smooth texture and flavor. It is generally considered a healthier oil option.
Role in formula: base
Original: Raps
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil contributes to the creamy consistency of the mayonnaise. It is a common ingredient in dressings and sauces.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumen
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used to adjust the consistency of the mayonnaise, ensuring it is spreadable and easy to use.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide emulsification properties, helping to blend the oils and water into a stable mixture, essential for mayonnaise.
Role in formula: base
Original: EIER
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity to the mayonnaise, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk is crucial for emulsification, providing richness and stability to the mayonnaise's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: EIGELB
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances the overall flavor profile of the mayonnaise, making it more palatable.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor balance, but its presence may be a concern for those reducing sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice concentrate provides acidity and a fresh flavor, complementing the richness of the mayonnaise.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Flavoring safe in this food?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is used to enhance the taste of the mayonnaise, but the specific nature of these flavorings is not disclosed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Calcium Disodium Edta safe in this food?
Bad
Calcium Disodium Edta is used here as preservative. Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative used to prevent spoilage. Its presence raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Antioxidationsmittel (Calcium-Dinatrium-EDTA)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4223032
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Allergens detected: egg
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